CHAPTER 96

An Act to prohibit hunting with firearms in the State of Virginia while
entoxicated; to prescribe penalties for violations; and to provide for
enforcement.

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Approved February 22, 1952

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of Virginia:
1. It shall be unlawful for any person to hunt with firearms in the State
of Virginia while under the influence of alcohol, brandy, rum, whiskey, gin,
wine, beer, lager beer, ale, porter, stout or other liquid beverage or article
containing alcohol or while under the influence of any narcotic drug or
any other self-administered intoxicant or drug of whatsoever nature. Any
person violating the provisions of this act shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
and upon conviction punished by a fine of not more than fifty dollars.

Game wardens and sheriffs shall enforce the provisions of this act.